Killeen
Presented by Jeremy Fay
Overview
Killeen is a city in central Texas. It’s known for the Fort Hood military base. The base includes the 1st Cavalry Museum, featuring an outdoor exhibition of historic military vehicles. On the Central Texas College campus, the Mayborn Science Theater hosts planetarium shows. Lions Club Park has a swimming pool and a playground. East of the city, Temple Lake Park has picnic areas, a beach and bass-filled waters. In 1881, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway extended its tracks through central Texas, buying 360 acres (1.5 km2) a few miles southwest of a small farming community known as Palo Alto, which had existed since about 1872. The railroad platted a 70-block town on its land and named it after Frank P. Killeen, the assistant general manager of the railroad. By the next year, the town included a railroad depot, a saloon, several stores, and a school. Many of the residents of the surrounding smaller communities in the area moved to Killeen. By 1884, the town had grown to include about 350 people, served by five general stores, two gristmills, two cotton gins, two saloons, a lumberyard, a blacksmith shop, and a hotel.
Local Information
www.wedeliverkilleen.com
A restaurant delivery service featuring online food ordering to Killeen, TX. Browse Menus, click your items, and order your meal.
10 Best Restaurants in Killeen
See 4501 Tripadvisor traveler reviews of 285 Killeen restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more.
Killeen ISD
Proudly serves the central Texas communities of Killeen, Fort Hood, Harker Heights, and Nolanville.
Great Schools Killeen
Has some of the top-rated public schools in Killeen based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity.
Bell County Museum
Offers quality exhibits, educational interactives, and fun events for the entire family!
Mayborn Science Theater
A 60-foot domed screen at Central Texas College showing educational star shows & 3D laser shows
Boulders Sport Climbing Center
Since opening in 2000, people of all ages and abilities have been drawn here because of the awesome rock climbing and the positive atmosphere
Vive Les Arts
A non-profit 501C3 community theatre in Killeen, one hour northwest of Austin, Texas.
Great Escape
Central Texas' first escape room. Offering 6 fully themed escape rooms! Great Escape is located in Killeen, TX.
The Family Aquatics Center
Has water slides, spray grounds, a bath house, lap pool, and much more.
Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce
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Killeen Texas Government
Located in the heart of Central Texas, Killeen is home to just over 150,000 residents. A vibrant, diverse community with many opportunities.
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